Our Story
Why GHI?
As a result of our in depth training our students graduate with the following outcomes:
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Access to 1 to 1 mentorship from seasoned perinatal providers
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Admission to a network of perinatal providers that support underserved communities
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Drop in employment gap from certification to field placement
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Increased earning potential
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Diverse career advancement opportunities
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Greater awareness of the value in aligning purpose and work
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Increased proficiency of the perinatal period
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Increased education of critical methods of support for women at risk for adverse birth outcomes
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Higher rate of preparedness to support families post certification
We are now a state approved training organization for medicaid!
FAQ
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What is a doula?
A doula is a non medical, professionally trained individual that provides physical, educational, and emotional support to families during pregnancy labor delivery and the postpartum period.
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What type of employment can I get with a doula certification
Certified Doulas can apply for positions in hospitals, agencies, birth centers and even go into business for themselves! Certified doulas are currently in demand and the job market is expected to grow by 18% in the next 5 years.
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Are your courses self paced?
No. The courses follow a specific schedule and you are guided through it by an instructor.
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When and where do the classes take place
Our classes are conveniently held online to accommodate students with full time careers and families. Our clinical training however is in person and held in the chicagoland area (Illinois)
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Will there be ongoing support after the course is over?
Yes! All students that graduate from our program will have the opportunity to join Chicago Volunteer Doulas or Sonkofa Collective, two chicago area doula organizations. With both organizations you will receive mentorship from a seasoned doula, as well as, the opportunity to shadow them in a delivery. They also provide monthly leads from individuals seeking doula support . You will also receive continued support from our alumni program which offers monthly coworking sessions as a network of peer doulas.
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If I am not located in IL or IN can i still take the program?
Yes! GHI has Certified doulas from multiple states! With the majority of the program being online it makes the process very easy. You can take the online portion of the course where ever you are located. You must be present for the in person clinical training however. This training happens over the course of a weekend so our out of state students will have to plan a weekend trip to chicago for that portion of the course.
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Are there payment plan options for this program?
Yes! We have multiple payment plan options for our programs. Just click the drop-down arrow next to the price on the enrolment page to see those options.